Yoga Start The Day I With A Clear Head
The followers of Christ are taught to be disciplined and driven in their lives. Yet, I got out of the habit of doing yoga because work became my main priority in life and at the time, it was needed for financial stability. Now, however, reality has come full circle, and I realise my health should always have come first. I had no middle ground, resulting in my physical health crashing. So, as a small step towards looking after my well-being, it’s time to add yoga into my routine again.
Psalm 143:8: “At dawn let me experience your kindness, for in you I place my trust. Show me the path I must walk”
I was surprised to find that Ollie Ollerton, a retired British military veteran, chooses meditation to start his day. I’m not sure what I was expecting, but it wasn’t that. With years in a combat zone, I guess it only makes sense to find a healthy way to focus and heal before the day ahead. Especially those in the higher echelon of the military, they have to be able to handle what's ahead of them. Finding methods of coping is how it’s done.
I see yoga as a form of meditation; I’m not into the holistic side of yoga but do understand the concept. I get to sit in the quiet hours of the day before the noise starts. It gives me time to prepare, the calm before the storm as such. My day job is physically demanding, so yoga in the morning is a great way to stretch before work. There's a lot of heavy lifting, so fitness and flexibility go hand in hand. Improving my fitness levels will only improve my ability to do my job. Stretching and shaking out the morning dew should make everything a lot easier in everyday life. I’ll feel better and therefore will be better to be around too.
I find yoga relaxing, so adding it to my nighttime routine makes sense and should help combat my sleep problems. Falling asleep will be easier as my muscles are already relaxed and my mind has had time to debrief the day. Overthinking should slowly be chipped away at and eventually be less of an issue.
